Meter Technician BJL

Meter Technician 32

BJL – American Water

Posting

Start Date:

11/21/25

Primary Role

The Meter Technician may be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capabilities of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training.

Job Description

Job Title:

Meter Technician 32

BJL

Qualifications and Requirements

• Gain knowledge of all facets of meter testing procedures including company and state regulations, repairing, stock inventory, testing, customer service records, and procedures to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operations of the Meter Shop Facility and related appurtenances.
• Gain knowledge of computer databases as it relates to the development of process control strategies for analyses, test data, processing meters, repairing meters, and stock inventories.
• Possess analytical skills and problem‑solving techniques, strong verbal and written communication skills, be detail oriented, capable of computing and recording numbers, and preparing accurate records and documents.
• Gain a working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and safety practices, and state regulations applicable to the area of responsibility.
• Operate equipment and vehicles such as a forklift, company car, and box truck (CDL) when necessary for the completion of assignments.
• Perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements for a Meter Technician.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire date.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Prioritize and coordinate tasks and/or activities required for the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the Meter Shop and related appurtenances.
• Process, test, and repair meters in the Meter Shop facility.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of meters and related parts and record them in the company inventory system.
• Drive the box truck to pick up and deliver meters & parts to the various Operating Centers.
• Utilize SAP and other company applications to investigate, process, and test meters.
• Test meters for customer complaints and regulatory witnessed complaints; record and explain procedures and results to the customer.
• Record material or supply issues and inform company personnel and contractors in accordance with established company policies and practices.
• Receive materials in accordance with established company, state, and/or federal safety standards and/or practices.
• Prepare and maintain accurate facility and system records and reports.
• Clean and maintain the facility, including sweeping, floor cleaning, truck and test bench maintenance, etc.

Experience / Education

• Operate equipment and vehicles such as a forklift, company car, and box truck (CDL) when necessary for the completion of assignments.
• Perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements for a Meter Technician.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire date.

Competencies

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Nimble learning
• Drives results
• Collaborates

Seniority level
:
Not Applicable

Employment type
:
Full‑time

Job function
:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries
:
Utilities